This is a great idea! I struggled with controlling the ship as you can't see what direction you are facing while spinning, but you can still turn. I think it would be great if the ship sprite had an additional section that didn't spin so you could keep track of your rotation. That way you can see where you are going but also get the feedback from spinning.
This was super tough I'm not surprised one of the devs hasn't beaten it! Great stuff for a first game, keep up the good work <3